The City of Edinburgh Council is running a consultation on Brunstane Road and Coillesdene Area Traffic Calming Measures. A trial closure of Brunstane Road, along with other measures in the Coillesdenes is proposed. Please see the link below so that you can give your opinion. Please note that the consultation closes on 13th December. consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/brunstane-traffic-calming/ […]

Supported by funding from Scotland’s Towns Partnership, “Shop Here This Year” is a digital campaign led by the City of Edinburgh Council which aims to inspire people to shop local. It will promote local businesses across 11 ‘town centres’ in Edinburgh, including Portobello.   Attached briefing gives more detailed information. Businesses interested in participating can […]

Dear All   I picked up a couple of articles this week about wonderful Art Deco building The White House, Craigmillar and its history: https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinburgh-news/fascinating-story-behind-art-deco-19281839 and https://blog.historicenvironment.scot/2017/07/saving-craigmillars-art-deco-heritage/.  A lovely building at the heart of Craigmillar and so brilliant that it was saved and put to good community use.   In these really tough times, a […]